Rail

State approves NJ Transit parking lot legislation

NEWARK, N.J. — Legislation requiring publicly owned or operated parking facilities associated with rail service be open on weekends when a special event is taking place was approved by New Jersey's Assembly Transportation Committee, according to New Jersey Newsroom.

The bill applies to any parking facility, including garages, lots, and park-and-ride lots owned or operated by New Jersey Transit or any municipality, authority or other governmental entity. For the full story, click here.

Economic development within one-half mile of the system has been stimulated by ridership that has exceeded original projections. Valley Metro began compiling development activity since construction started in 2005 as part of an economic development database.

The new bike car contains 14 racks that will provide more room to maneuver bicycles on and off the train. A set of seats were removed from the lower level of the vehicle to make room for the bike racks.